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Normal People

The electricity of first love between two people who changed each other’s lives. Based on Sally Rooney’s best-selling novel.

Series 1: Episode 1 (29 mins)

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  • Episode 1
    In rural Ireland, popular Connell and aloof Marianne begin an intense, secret affair.
    29 mins
  • Episode 2
    Marianne and Connell’s affair continues, but outside pressures start to take their toll.
    28 mins
  • Episode 3
    Connell betrays Marianne and she withdraws from school, causing Connell intense guilt.
    33 mins
  • Episode 4
    Connell is lonely at college; Marianne is popular; they decide to try being just friends.
    31 mins
  • Episode 5
    Connell apologises for treating Marianne badly; she reconsiders her new boyfriend.
    31 mins
  • Episode 6
    Connell and Marianne withdraw from each other when they endure separate hardships.
    33 mins
  • Episode 7
    Too late, Marianne and Connell realise they broke up due to a misunderstanding.
    27 mins
  • Episode 8
    Connell visits Marianne at her family summer home in Italy, where tensions run high.
    28 mins
  • Episode 9
    Marianne pursues an unhealthy relationship while studying abroad.
    22 mins
  • Episode 10
    After a tragic event, Connell struggles with depression. Marianne helps him from abroad.
    26 mins
  • Episode 11
    A fight with Alan causes a rift between Marianne and her family.
    28 mins
  • Episode 12
    Marianne and Connell are together, but will their relationship endure after graduation?
    23 mins
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